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Escorted Europe

Posted On: January 03, 2019

Break
bread in a family-owned vineyard overlooking Italy’s breathtaking Prosecco
country … Marvel at scenic beauty of England’s North Sea coast, or saddle up
for lunch at a stud ranch where Lusitano horses were once reared in the golden
pastures of Portugal’s Alentejo. Yes, this can all be part of a coach tour
getaway to the Old World.

“Escorted vacations are a wonderful
alternative to a self-drive holiday — especially if time is precious,” says Joan
Cochrane, Maritime Travel counsellor, Truro, NS. “With hand-picked itineraries, VIP access to
major attractions and absolutely no lineups, you can get on with the task of
enjoying that dream vacation without any of the hassles sometimes associated
with other forms of travel.”

With Maritime Travel’s Worldwide Sale now on, it’s time to
cross these escorted escapades off your wish list. Here are three of our
favorite holidays so far.

Escorted Escapade: Best of Portugal 11-day vacation with
Trafalgar
Recommended for you by Joan Cochrane, Truro

“My visit to
Portugal was one of my favorite vacations. Portugal is a beautiful country—it
has a European feel, but also a laid-back vibe that’s very appealing.”

This top-rated Trafalgar includes time in the Douro Region, Portugal’s
oldest wine-producing area and the site of some of the best port wine on the
planet. Other must-do tour stops include the medieval cities and religious
landmarks of Fatima and Batalha and the dramatic Hieronymite Monastery in
Lisbon.

“An
escorted vacation to Italy can be an awesome experience, whether you’re young
or young at heart. You can’t help but
revel in Italy’s fabulous cuisine, breathtaking scenery and sunny climes. Take
me back!”

For lovers of food and wine; history and
culture, northern Italy tops the list of dream destinations. From the lush
olive groves and stark Alpine peaks in the north, to Shakespeare’s Verona,
magical Venice and the breathtaking Italian Lake District, adventure awaits at every
delicious turn on this elegantly tailored vacation with Insight.

“Visiting Britain and
Ireland is not just about the incredible scenery. You really become immersed in
the sights, sounds and feelings of it all, whether you’re walking in
Shakespeare’s footsteps as you explore his ancestral home; sharing in a
whiskey-tasting with friends, or staring up in wonder at an Irish castle and
then checking in for a night.”

Rolling
green hills dotted with fluffy sheep, mystical ancient castles, quaint,
thatched-roof cottages… As you travel
the landscapes of Britain and Ireland, you can literally feel what remains of
the hectic modern world slip away. This recommended Ireland and Britain escape
with Globus offers all this, plus a taste of the cosmopolitan capital cities of
Dublin, London and Edinburgh.